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Wayne Gurnick, MS, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Below are seven key findings in over ninety studies of psychotherapy demonstrating the importance of therapist qualities.
• There is a significant relationship between the therapeutic alliance and therapy outcome.
• Therapists who provide empathy have better outcome.
• Therapists who work toward a consensus and agreed upon set of goals with clients have a better outcome.
• Therapists who are warmly accepting of their clients without conditions have a better outcome.
• Therapists willing to share of their lives and are genuine and communicate their person to clients fare better.
• Therapists who provide consistent feedback are more successful.
• Therapists willing to accept responsibility in part when things do not go as planned have better outcome.
(PsychologyToday)